AS:042 Blind Institute of Technology

Accessibility Solutions

In this episode of Accessibility Solutions Podcast Season 3, Linda Hunt and James Warnken talk about:

• The mission and impact of the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) in empowering professionals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace.
• James's insights into the intersection of technology and accessibility, including the role of apps like RightHear in bridging digital and physical accessibility.
• How BIT collaborates with organizations to foster inclusion and remove barriers for individuals with disabilities in professional settings.
• The importance of adopting accessible solutions that benefit everyone, from people with disabilities to those experiencing temporary mobility challenges.
• James's perspective on building awareness, emphasizes the mantra: "It’s not that they don’t care; they’re not aware."

James Warnken’s Bio:

James Warnken has been working in the accessibility space for several years now as a consultant, teacher, speaker, and tester. James's mission is to make the online world as accessible as possible so that everyone has an equal experience. James is also a low vision user with Stargardt which is a progressive form of vision loss.

Connect with:

[e-mail]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswarnken/

https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility.

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics.

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

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